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Academics

Majors

Students in LBC can pursue 36 majors in the biological, physical, environmental, computational sciences and mathematics, and social sciences. 

Minors

Briggs students may pursue a minor offered by LBC or in any of MSU's undergraduate colleges. 

Academic Resources

Briggsies have the built-in study network of a cohort of peers who live nearby, professors who have offices in the building, and a robust program of undergraduate learning assistants to help support learning in class.

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3+4 Program with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Interested in pursing medicine? Take advantage of the partnership we have with the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, where, if you major in Briggs biology and meet other criteria, you could enter medical school during what would be your fourth (senior) year of college. You'd earn a B.S. and D.O. degree in a matter of 7 years.

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Education Abroad

Lyman Briggs students have a world of options when it comes to earning credit and valuable experiences abroad and away from East Lansing.

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Undergraduate Learning Assistants

Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULAs) are core members of our teaching team at LBC. They assist faculty in lectures, recitations, and labs.

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Advisors are here for you!

We strive to provide a welcoming environment for our students. Our professional academic staff work to educate, coach and support you to think critically about your decisions and goals.

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